Sharpsburg, IL
Unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois
Sharpsburg is a small unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles NW of Edinburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62540.
Sharpsburg at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Christian County
- ZIP code
- 62540
- Nearest town
- Edinburg (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.6139, -89.3511
Weather in Sharpsburg now
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Sharpsburg weather by the hour
Sharpsburg weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharpsburg.
This week in Sharpsburg
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharpsburg
What is the weather usually like in Sharpsburg?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 38.1 inprecipitation per year · 968 mm
- 16.2 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharpsburg: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORRISONVILLE, IL US (USC00115841), adjusted for the elevation of Sharpsburg.
Sharpsburg weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharpsburg through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sharpsburg?
Sharpsburg has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.1 inches (968 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sharpsburg is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sharpsburg
The closest live webcam is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 20.1 miles NW of Sharpsburg.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharpsburg.
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Questions about Sharpsburg
Where is Sharpsburg, IL?
Sharpsburg is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, 3.7 miles NW of Edinburg.
What county is Sharpsburg in?
Sharpsburg is in Christian County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sharpsburg, IL?
The ZIP code for Sharpsburg is 62540.
What is the nearest town to Sharpsburg?
Edinburg, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharpsburg?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 20.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharpsburg?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharpsburg?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sharpsburg?
About 38.1 inches (968 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sharpsburg?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sharpsburg?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharpsburg have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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